Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School | Late Transfer (In-Year 12+ and 13+) Entry Information
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Introduction
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is a co-ed grammar school with academy status located in Hurst Road, Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. The list of notable alumni is impressive, including composers, astronomers, historians, military officials and philosophers. [1]
The curriculum firmly supports the strong academic provision, allowing pupils to develop strong qualifications in a wide range of subject areas such as classics, computing, DT, English, French, German, geography, history, Latin, maths, RS, science and PE.
Drama is considered a facilitator of learning, hence it is included in both the curricular and enrichment programmes. Among other things, pupils get to participate in an annual whole school musical which is performed in the spring term.
Further enrichment opportunities include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, rugby, badminton, dance, cricket and music lessons for instruments.
Besides its standard entry point (11+), the school also accepts late entry applications. To assess pupils for late transfer, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School administers the CEM Select test.
CEM Select is created by the Centre of Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM), which is part of Cambridge Assessment.
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year 12 Plus & 13 Plus) Entry Admissions Information
These tests will be taken at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School or some other grammar school in Bexley. Dates for the assessment will be specified in the letter sent out to you by the school.
In order for your child to be considered for the assessments, you should complete and submit one of the following forms:
- The Grammar In Year Application Form;
- Bexley In Year Application Form.
If your child is not currently attending a Bexley school, the Bexley In Year Application Form, which can be found on this page, will give them access to all of the schools in Bexley rather than just the selective schools.
In the case of oversubscription, priority will be given to:
- Looked after children or previously looked after children.
- Students identified by the LA as achieving one of the highest scores in the selection tests.
- Pupils whose siblings are already attending the school.
- Children who live closest to the school.
Distance will be measured in a straight line from the applicant’s home address to Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School’s entrance on Hurst Road.
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year) Entry Exam Information
Address: Hurst Road, Sidcup DA15 9AG
County: Kent
Admissions info: [email protected] or 020 8302 6511
School type: Co-ed grammar school
Number of students: 1330 (approx.)
Open day date: October
Exam type / Board: CEM Select
As part of the assessment process for late transfer entry, your child will be asked to complete the CEM Select assessment.
The test contains a number of unusual question formats that your child is unlikely to have encountered before. These include drag and drop digits and sentence auto-completes.
The assessment will be divided into a series of highly time-pressured sections. Your child doesn’t necessarily need to complete all the questions in each section to do well.
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year) Entry Exam Format
The CEM Select assessment will cover the following areas:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Numerical Reasoning
The Verbal Reasoning section of the test assesses your child’s ability to solve problems using words, with a special focus on depth and breadth of vocabulary.
The Non-Verbal Reasoning section requires your child to solve problems using shapes and patterns with a main focus on one specific question type.
The Numerical Reasoning section assesses your child’s ability to solve problems using numbers and arithmetic.
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year) Entry Exam Practice Tests
Our CEM Select practice tests are highly accurate, ensuring that your child’s preparation is targeted and efficient.
Each timed module is marked automatically. Your child will then be able to review every question in detail with clear step-by-step explanations.
Statistical averages, based on the scores of other students who have taken the same practice test, are provided so you can get an idea of your child’s relative performance against their peer group. Click the below links to learn more and purchase:
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These full mock tests are designed to provide your child with highly accurate practice ahead of their CEM Select Assessment. Each practice test covers Verbal, Non-Verbal and Numerical Reasoning, replicating the modules, timings and question types used in the actual exam.
Each test contains unique content but they are all pitched at the same difficulty level as the actual assessment. This means you can easily benchmark your child’s progress as they work through the practice tests, quickly identifying their strengths and weaknesses.
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Verbal Ability
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The information provided about Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of possible future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
Please note that Pretest Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of the CEM Select or any other test publisher and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School.
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